Team

Dr. Lila Nabi
Principal Dentist

Dr. Lila Nabi grew up on the North Shore. She pursued her Bachelor of Sciences (B.Sc) and subsequently Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD) at the University of British Columbia. Having had braces as a teenager and frequent nerve-racking dental experiences herself, she decided to overcome her past fears and serve the dental demands of the public in a compassionate and professional manner. Dr. Nabi has been actively involved in various study clubs, volunteer events, and continuing education courses in order to maintain a firm connection with the public and the dental community.

Dr. Nabi has been a member of the following dental organizations; AACA, CACD, BCDA, CDA, BCDS, and KIA. She has completed extensive continuing education courses at the world-renowned Kois Centre in Seattle, Washington, Oral Surgery Externship program at Loma Linda University, LA. She has also participated in over 200 hours of continuing education at the Spear Centre in Pheonix, Arizona led by Dr. Frank Spear. Dr. Nabi is active in an ongoing Implantology Study Club in Vancouver. Dr. Nabi’s involvement in these highly prestigious educational programs has allowed her to treatment plan and manage complex full mouth reconstructive cases with ease. Her commitment to patient-centered care is evident in her detail-oriented and progressive approach to dental and oral health. She enjoys all aspects of dentistry and is particularly interested in seeing families grow alongside her practice.

She feels fortunate to be have been involved in a gratifying “Kindness In Action” volunteer trip with a team of dentists in South America to help children in orphanages with their dental needs.

Dr. Nabi has practiced dentistry in North Burnaby, downtown Vancouver, Kitsilano, and Richmond. She is happy to return to the North Shore to serve her hometown. She is extremely excited to introduce a fresh and exciting state-of-the-art dental office to her community. Dr. Nabi’s goal is to provide her community with a lifetime of excellence in oral health care and beautiful smiles.

Dr. Nabi is an avid believer of life balance. She enjoys extracurricular activities which include hiking, running, cycling, skiing, swimming, tennis, and volleyball. She also loves to travel, explore and take part in new adventures and on those lazy days curl up with a good book to read. She is a proud mother of two boys.

Dr. Marie-Louise Carberry
Associate Dentist

Dr. Carberry is originally from the United States. She attended the University of Michigan to pursue Pre-Dental studies and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish Literature. She then went on to receive her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the New York University, subsequently practicing dentistry in the greater Philadelphia area. Dr. Carberry is a current member of the American Dental Association, Canadian Dental Association, and BC Dental Associations and attends several continuing education courses to further her knowledge in the field.

Dr. Carberry enjoys treating children of all ages, making sure to teach them about the importance of caring for their teeth. She is kind, friendly, and strives to develop a trusting rapport with her patients. In addition, she is especially sensitive to any nerves that may be associated with a visit to the dentist and is dedicated to making her patients feel comfortable while in her care.

Having relocated to Vancouver in December of 2015, Dr. Carberry could not be happier in her new city. She loves music and dancing, traveling, hikes, biking, and going to the beach.

Our North Vancouver Staff

Megan
Office Manager

Megan has honed her skills in all aspects of dentistry. Starting over 20 years ago as a dental receptionist, then quickly obtaining her diploma as a Certified Dental Assistant. She has worked alongside many of the top prosthodontists in Greater Vancouver who helped her develop a wide set of skills and expertise. Megan is currently very pleased to be office managing Town Centre Dental. She enjoys making your dental experience as easy and comfortable as possible. Megan grew up on the North Shore in Lynn Valley. Currently living downtown where she raises her two sons. During her free time, she practices yoga, enjoys outdoor sports, and traveling to warm sunny destinations.

Karen
Reception

Working at Town Centre Dental has given Karen the opportunity to experience what teamwork is all about. Every role is dependent on the other in order to create outstanding care for our patients. Karen finds this kind of commitment to excellence from her colleagues very inspiring.

Being back on the Northshore is nostalgic for Karen as some of her best childhood memories were spent training at Northshore Winter Club as a competitive figure skater. Karen brings with her a very seasoned background from founding and running her own yoga studio for seven years to working her way up as a general manager in the retail industry.

Karen graduated from Bellingham Technical College’s Dental Assisting Program in 1996 and BCIT’s Dental Receptionist Program in 2020.

Jenaya
Reception

Born and raised in beautiful central BC, Jenaya now calls Vancouver home. She is a graduate of the Capilano University Musical Theatre Program and enjoys any and all forms of creative expression. She has been on the stage with many theatre companies, both here in Vancouver and in Toronto, and has released her own self-produced and self-written album. She loves the team-based community and outstanding care for the patients that are at the heart of Town Centre Dental. A coffee enthusiast and mother to many plants, she is thrilled to be a part of the Town Centre Team.

Krupali
Hygienist

Krupali is a registered dental hygienist graduated from Cambrian College, Ontario in 2018. She has been working at Town Centre Dental since graduating.

Her love for dental hygiene comes from the desire to provide an important service to the community. She enjoys the opportunity to help our patients understand why complete oral care is so beneficial to overall health. She is friendly, knowledgeable and a thorough hygienist.

In her spare time, Krupali enjoys watching movies and spending time with her family.

Adrienne
CDA

Adrienne completed the Certified Dental Assistant program in 2017 and has also completed the Dental Reception program in 2016, both from Vancouver Community College. Although very quiet, she is a proud introvert and loves helping patients with their dental health needs. She likes spending time with her boyfriend and plays video games in her spare time.

What she loves about working in Town Centre Dental is the amazing people she works with. She thinks all of our patients are very nice and friendly and the staff is like a second family to her! “We get along very well and we help each other out whenever we can! Being surrounded with positive people is the reason why its given me the happiness to continue doing what I love!”